NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’ War, Secretariat and other legendary thoroughbreds graced the winner’s circle during the sport’s heyday, is on its final stretch. After more than 130 years, the once grand Aqueduct track is set to run its last live races this weekend. The […]
The final weekend of June is here as we are firmly in prime time for summer fun! It's the final weekend of Pride month, and that means some of the biggest events of the month are here.
WASHINGTON (AP) — America is celebrating its 250th year. And what better way to mark that anniversary than with an American summer staple — a trip to Washington, D.C.? But visitors to the nation’s capital will find that it is undergoing tremendous change, courtesy of President Donald Trump’s takeover makeover. Since returning to office 17 […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For a few years at the turn of this century, Nashville was home to a remarkable carousel. Described by its artist-creator Red Grooms as a sculpto-pictorama, the “horses” were 36 whimsical figures related to Tennessee. Legendary country musician Chet Atkins rode the neck of a guitar. Davy Crockett wrestled a bear. […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Like the Winter Olympics, Masters Tournament and Formula 1 races before it, the World Cup is inspiring some young people to try a new sport and others to imagine themselves on an international stage someday. Researchers even have a name for the motivating influence of major sporting events: the “demonstration effect.” […]
NEW YORK (AP) — When Monique Di Liberto began looking for a paying job after putting her career on pause to parent full-time, she felt paralyzed by self-doubt. “Who do you think you are trying this after 17 years?” Di Liberto recalled asking herself. “You have no business doing this.” The fear and uncertainty she […]
This World Cup has prompted some questions we simply can’t answer for you. Can anyone stop Messi? Does Merlin the duck like wearing that jersey? What happens if the Congo’s statue fan has to sneeze? That said, if you’re a first-time soccer watcher still confused by all this footie, we’re here to help! Free kicks, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than 40 years, sketches by American illustrator Norman Rockwell of scenes from the White House visitor’s lobby graced the walls of the West Wing, where every president from Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump had seen them. Now, they’re going on public display for the first time after a nonprofit organization […]
Soccer fans across the globe have shown up at several of Seattle's FIFA World Cup watch parties, including a record-breaking crowd at Seattle's Waterfront Park.
Summer is officially here, and the whole city is buzzing in the heat. I am here to help you out by recommending some good dessert and drink spots to cool you down.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger. Rip currents are one of the coast’s […]
Seattle set a new single-day record for shared bike and scooter use on June 19, recording more than 83,000 trips as major events drew large crowds to the city.
Meet Flyer, a puppy with a big future. He's in training to become a guide dog for the blind, and is at the center of an effort to grow the program in Seattle.
Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, giving Prime members thousands of deals on beauty, electronics, fashion, groceries, home, kitchen, and so much more.
Shaquille O'Neal was in Seattle over the weekend, but not for basketball. The NBA legend played a DJ set to a packed crowd in Pioneer Square on Saturday.
